MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is set to host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum (ATF), an annual gathering of...

By Abby Seiff  Cyber scam compounds made international headlines this month after a Chinese actor was rescued from Myanmar’s notorious KK Park....

For government critics in Southeast Asia, fleeing abroad does not necessarily mean safety. Thailand is growing particularly dangerous for foreigners...

Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage on January 23, 2025. Over 200 couples registered to marry at an event...

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a draft bill legalizing casinos with the aim of boosting tourism. Some forms of gambling, such as betting on boxing...

Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar’s military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn will lead a Vietnamese delegation to the meeting, which is expected to see the...

As chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025, Malaysia is determined to promote closer ties with Russia, Malaysian Minister...

By Josh Lipes and Shahrezad Ghayrat U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio – the incoming Trump administration’s pick to lead the U.S. State Department –...

Thailand and China are collaborating to combat illegal call centres along their borders, tackling phone scams and human trafficking.